Consultant Psychiatrist – Rehabilitation Service(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in a substantive post, working across both an inpatient rehabilitation unit (Willow Ward) and a newly developing Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team.

This innovative service, delivered in partnership with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, focuses on delivering recovery-oriented care for individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs.

The post is full-time (10 Programmed Activities per week) and may be structured over four days, with flexible and partial remote working considered where appropriate. A dedicated office, IT equipment, and administrative support will be provided.

Service Overview
Willow Ward – Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Willow Ward is an 11-bed mixed-gender inpatient rehabilitation service supporting adults with severe and complex mental health conditions. Patients may present with a combination of:

• Enduring mental illness
  Cognitive impairment
  Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. autism, ADHD)
  Substance misuse
  Long-term physical health conditions

The ward supports both detained and voluntary patients and works closely with community services to support recovery and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery

• Provide consultant-level leadership across Willow Ward and the rehabilitation team
  Manage a caseload of inpatients and community rehabilitation patients
  Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and care planning
  Maintain Responsible Clinician (RC) duties under the Mental Health Act

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and support a multi-disciplinary clinical team
  Ensure clear role definition and shared understanding of responsibilities within the team
  Promote effective communication and coordinated care across services
  Support reflective practice, learning from incidents, and continuous improvement

Service Development

• Contribute to the expansion and strategic development of rehabilitation services
  Participate in service redesign aligned with community mental health transformation
  Engage in business planning and service improvement initiatives

Governance & Quality

• Ensure robust clinical governance and risk management systems
  Monitor service quality and support performance improvement
  Participate in audit, appraisal, and revalidation processes
  Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting

On-Call Duties

Participate in a non-residential on-call rota (1 in 11) covering evenings and weekends
Provide senior medical and Section 12 Mental Health Act responsibilities
Support inpatient and community crisis cover as required

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Medical degree with GMC registration
  Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligible via CCT)
  Strong clinical experience in adult psychiatry
  Ability to work independently at consultant level
  Experience in leadership or service development

Core Skills

• Advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making
  Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
  Ability to manage complex cases across inpatient and community settings
  Commitment to multidisciplinary and recovery-focused care

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust delivers integrated mental health, acute, and community services across the region. The organisation is committed to innovation, collaboration, and improving outcomes for people with mental health needs through compassionate, person-centred care.

Working in Somerset

Somerset offers a unique balance of countryside living and urban accessibility, with easy links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London. The region provides a high quality of life, affordable housing, and strong educational opportunities—making it an attractive place to live and work.

Relocation support may be available depending on eligibility.

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
  Generous annual leave entitlement
  Flexible working arrangements
  Career development and CPD opportunities
  Blue Light Card discounts for retail, travel, and leisure

Professional Registration & Compliance

Applicants must maintain full GMC registration and comply with NHS professional standards.

• GMC registration guidance
  NHS careers professional standards
  Mental Health Act guidance
  DBS checking service
  Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

• Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
  Location: Across Somerset (including Willow Ward and community sites)
  Contract: Substantive Consultant post (10 PA)
  Visa sponsorship: Considered in line with UK immigration rules